Rachel E. Branson, Esq. 

Rachel E. Branson is an executive and legal strategist with over 20 years of experience helping brands, businesses, and high-profile individuals turn bold visions into sustainable ventures. She is the CEO and Founder of Avia Global, where she partners with creatives, entrepreneurs, and mission-driven leaders to build the operational infrastructure, legal foundation, and strategy needed to scale with clarity and confidence.

Known for her business-first approach, Rachel blends legal acumen with operational precision to help clients move from inspiration to execution. She brings a cross-sector perspective to every engagement, with a background spanning law, fintech, government, startups, and global consulting. Her career began at Accenture, where she developed a systems-thinking mindset, and at Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP, where she specialized in corporate and intellectual property law.

As General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at high-growth fintech Nymbus, Inc., Rachel advised executive leadership, negotiated complex deals, and built the company’s legal function from the ground up. At FIS, a global banking technology firm, she led legal and procurement operations, securing up to $150 million annually in strategic agreements.

Most recently, Rachel served in the Mayor’s Office in Philadelphia, where she led efforts to expand access to capital and opportunities for underrepresented entrepreneurs. Her ability to align stakeholders, streamline systems, and drive meaningful execution positioned her as a key voice for inclusive economic growth.

Today, Rachel works alongside entertainers, athletes, and culture-shapers to turn their influence into ownership. Whether launching a business, brand, or charitable foundation, she brings strategic clarity, a business-first mindset, and legal insight to help clients build ventures that last—and create generational wealth in the process.